LASIK

What is LASIK?

LASIK suitability criteria:

LASIK laser eye surgery at a glance:

Advantages of LASIK

• With LASIK laser eye surgery, 2 different lasers are used. The femtosecond laser is used to create a thin flap on the cornea and the excimer laser to recontour the cornea to treat the spectacle error of the eye.
• First, I use the Carl Zeiss Visumax 800 femtosecond laser, the world’s most advanced eye laser system, to create a micro-thin flap of corneal tissue on the top surface of your eye.
• I then use highly specialised and sophisticated microsurgical equipment to fold flap back to reveal the internal surface or stroma of the cornea.
• The LASIK flap is created under computer guidance ensuring it is on the centre of your visual axis.
• The flap is created in less than 7 seconds and is completely painless and odourless.
• LASIK is completely painless and invisible to the patient.
• Once the flap is created on the femtosecond laser, I then move the surgical bed to the second excimer laser.
• The excimer laser then reshapes and remould the cornea, treating your spectacle or refractive error.
• I then meticulously and very carefully place the flap back into its original anatomical position.
• Natural forces hold the flap in place until surface healing is complete – usually within 12 to 24 hours. I do not use stitches during LASIK surgery.
  

In modern LASIK I can safely correct prescriptions of:

• Myopia or near-sightedness up to -8 units
• Hyperopia or far-sightedness up to +6 units
• Astigmatism up to -6 units

For patients who do not fall into the suitability criteria it does not mean that I cannot correct your vision. I usually offer other laser options like SMILE Pro or PRK. In certain cases it might be more suitable to undergo lens based vision correction surgery like ICL or Clear Lens Replacement surgery.

• To be eligible for LASIK you must be over 18 years of age.
• During your preoperative assessment my clinical team and I will examine a multitude of other factors both directly relating to obtaining the highest possible accuracy in your vision correction but also relating to the general health of your eye.
• You should have a stable spectacle prescription for at least 12 months that have not significantly changed by more than 0.5 units.
• Your cornea should be of a suitable thickness as the LASIK procedure sculpts the eye and removes corneal tissue. It is advisable that a cornea is at least half a millimetre or 500 microns thick though I can make and create thinner flaps in cases with thin corneas and high spectacle errors.
  
• During your preoperative consultation you will be asked about your medical history in detail as well as any medications you may be taking. If you have a condition that could affect the process of laser eye surgery my clinical team will discuss these with you and recommend the appropriate additional measures.
  
• Certain conditions may affect your suitability for surgery or require more specialised care.
  These include, but are not limited to:
      - Certain degenerative diseases of the cornea like keratoconus
      - Severely dry eyes
      - Certain auto-immune conditions (e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, poorly controlled diabetes)
      - Pregnancy and nursing
  

• Generally quick visual recovery
• Most frequently performed laser eye surgery procedure in the world
• Treatment standard for more than 30 years
• Widely available and performed by many surgeons worldwide
• The entire procedure is done with lasers only. Unlike other surgeons I do not use archaic blade surgery to perform LASIK surgery
  

With LASIK, a flap is created and folded back.

• Extremely accurate and precise up to 0.01 optical units
• The LASIK procedure is completely painless
• In total, I perform a LASIK procedure is less than 10 minutes
• Recovery is usually within 6 hours and patients can expect excellent vision the next day
• Freedom from glasses or contact lenses
• I perform a completely bladeless procedure that is 100% performed with laser technology
• The risk of blindness from contact lenses is completely eliminated
• Recreational activities are more enjoyable and can be performed without glasses
• LASIK can save you the time and effort of cleaning, removing and inserting contact lenses
• The accumulated costs of maintaining and replacing glasses or lenses is significantly reduced over time
• Some patients also value the cosmetic or aesthetic benefits of being free from glasses
  

Frequently Asked Questions about LASIK

If you are considering or been recommended LASIK surgery, you probably have many questions.


Some of the most frequent ones are addressed here. This information is not intended to replace consultation with your eye surgeon.

My Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to providing the best clinical expertise and the highest standard of care.

This is on a personal and professional level, to give all my patients of all ages the best opportunity for a lifetime of healthy eyes and excellent vision.


Over the past 20 years I have had the absolute pleasure of helping tens of thousands of patients of various ages improve and maintain their vision. Helping patients to free themselves from the burden of glasses and contact lenses is my passion.

To perform microsurgery on the eyes requires exceptional surgical skill and acumen. To perform all types of eye surgery and any other ocular surgery at a world class level requires expertise along with access to state of the art and the world’s best equipment. For this reason I have spent a total of 17 years training and perfecting my surgical armamentarium and spared no cent to acquire the best and most advanced diagnostic, surgical and laser equipment in the world to provide my patients with world class care.

I understand that getting surgery, especially on your eyes, is a serious decision and can cause anxiety in some. Your eyes are unique, and you should demand a bespoke solution tailored to your lifestyle, visual requirements and goals. That is why I offer the most thorough and intense medical examination and consultation that any patient will ever go through. During your consultation we will meet, and I can take the time to answer all your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about transforming people’s lives by transforming their vision. I look forward to spending time with you at our stunning and state of the art clinics in Booragoon and Craigie to see whether you could gain exceptional vision and eye health

MBChB, DipOphth, FCOphth, FRANZCO, MMed (Ophth), FRCSI, FEBO, GradDip(RefCatSurg), MMed(RefCatSurg), FWCRSVS

Why Choose Me?